William Thompson, professor of public administration at the University of Nevada Las Vegas for the last 34 years and an author of numerous books about gambling, suggests that Massachusetts likes the idea of additional revenue and jobs from gaming, but, like New Jersey, turns its nose up at the concept.
"If you embrace casino gambling, you'd better love casino gambling," Thompson said. "If you marry a whore, you'd better be proud of her. We did in Vegas ... But in Atlantic City they married a whore and they put chains on her and put her in the basement because they're ashamed of her. Well, if you're ashamed of gambling, don't have it.
"New Jersey legalized casinos and they hated casinos. They did everything to stand in the way of success and Massachusetts is starting that way. There's no future in it.
"If you embrace casino gambling, you better love casino gambling. Well, Massachusetts embraced it and they hate it. They've embraced it and a large part of the population — who knows? maybe more than 50 percent — wish they hadn't and they want to repeal it. They've embraced it and they're skeptical about everybody who applies. They've embraced it and all they can do is find fault with gambling."
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